Category: gardening
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Embrace the beauty of chrysanthemums as they transform your garden in the fall. From their unique shapes and colors to their ability to complement late-flowering perennials, these flowers are a testament to the artistry of plant breeders.
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If I had to name the most successful columbine at the summer cottage, it would certainly be Aquilegia chrysantha ‘Yellow Queen’. It has been growing here for nearly eight years now and still seems just as happy as ever. Some plants come and go, while others struggle with the conditions, but Yellow Queen has quietly…
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One of the things I enjoy most about spending time at the summer cottage is following the wildlife around me. The changing seasons bring different visitors, and there is always something interesting to observe if you take the time to look. Some animals are easy to spot, while others prefer to stay hidden. The viviparous…
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This spring, I planted a new rose at our summer cottage: Rosa ‘ILO’. Adding a new plant is always a small adventure. No matter how much information you read beforehand, the real story begins only after the plant finds its place and starts growing in its new surroundings. The rose was planted beside a path…
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Every now and then a plant arrives in the garden that immediately draws attention. This summer, that honour belongs to Rosa pimpinellifolia ‘Tove Jansson’. I planted it this spring, and although it is still settling into its new home, it has already made a memorable impression. The flowers are unlike anything else among my roses.…
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Some flowers attract attention from a distance, while others invite you to come a little closer. Lupinus polyphyllus ‘Chatelaine’, a member of the Russell Lupin group, is one of those flowers. Its tall flower spikes may not always be the largest in the garden, but there is a grace and elegance about them that makes…
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If I had to choose just one flower, it would definitely be columbine. Aquilegia, as it’s known in Latin, is not the most showy plant, nor the rarest, but for me it carries something no catalogue variety ever could. It has been here for as long as I can remember – and long before that.…
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This summer, one of the flowers quietly catching my attention by the lake is the Russell Red lupin. The colour is slightly different from what I expected. It is not just red, but more of a mixture of red and pink, changing a little depending on the light. Sometimes it feels soft, almost faded, and…
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A few years ago, I planted my first rhododendrons with great anticipation. At the time, I chose three varieties that looked beautiful in the nursery—lush leaves, promising buds, and colors that felt almost exotic in a northern garden. They are still alive today, which in itself feels like a small victory, but they have never…
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This spring felt like a small success already, simply because Tahiti made it through the winter again. There’s always a quiet moment of relief when the first leaves come up, especially after a colder season. You never quite take it for granted. Tahiti (Narcissus ‘Tahiti’) is easily the brightest daffodil I have. The colour is…
Gardening in the North 